Moberly residents face federal indictments

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Posted Jul. 25, 2013 at 12:39 PM

Posted Jul. 25, 2013 at 12:39 PM

St. Louis, MO – Gary Weis and Jessie L. Judy were indicted for their alleged activities methamphetamine distribution activities from October 2011 to the present time. Gary Weiss is also charged with multiple firearms charges.

Weis, 57, Moberly, MO, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one felony count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of firearms and one felony count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Judy, 52, also of Moberly, was indicted on one felony count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

If convicted, these charges carry a penalty range of ten years to life in prison. In determining the actual sentences, a judge is required to consider the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.

Additionally, upon a finding of guilt, the defendants will be subject to forfeiture, which will require them to forfeit to the government all money and property derived from their illegal activity.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Moberly Police Department, the North East Missouri Drug Task Force, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Assistant United States Attorney Jeannette Graviss is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney's Office.

As is always the case, charges set forth in an indictment are merely accusations and do not constitute proof of guilt. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.